Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

In Farifax County, Virginia, what is the penalty for a class 6 felony, Charge:

FELON POSSESS WEAPON (NOT GUN) while on probation. Code Section: 18.2-308.2 ?


Asked on 9/07/10, 2:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Erin Ranney Erin L. T. Ranney, PLLC

The maximum penalty for a Class 6 felony under the Virginia code is 5 years. However, possession as a convicted felon carries mandatory minimum sentences depending on the underlying felony. The mandatory minimum can be either 2 or 3 years depending on the underlying felony. So being charged with a count of 18.2-308.2 is very serious.

Read more
Answered on 9/12/10, 2:30 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Criminal Law questions and answers in Virginia